The Red Pencil (Singapore) continues to adhere to the Charities Act, the Code of Governance for Charities & Institutions of a Public Character and regulations issue by the Charity Council, report to the Ministry of Social and Family Development, National Council of Social Service and National Arts Council. Improving accountability and transparency, The Red Pencil (Singapore) has, with the consultation of Shared Services for Charities Ltd, developed a Finance Policy and Procedure Manual and a Human Resource Policy and Procedure Manual.

Please click here to view the Governance Evaluation Checklist.

All Board members and employees, with the implementation of both the manuals in the first quarter of 2018, have complied with the conflict of interest policy which stipulates that, when dealing in matters concerning The Red Pencil (Singapore), they are to exercise their best care, skill and judgement for the sole benefit of the organization and to make full disclosure of interests, relationships and holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. Written processes are in place for Board members and employees to declare actual or potential conflicts of interest on a regular and need-to basis. Staff and Board members are to be excluded from discussions and approvals of transactions to which they have a conflict of interest.

The Human Resource Policy and Procedure Manual also covers the Whistle Blowing policy.  The Whistle-blowing Policy ensures necessary arrangements are available where whistle-blowers may raise concerns about possible improprieties without fear of reprisals in any form.

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To read our Data Protection Policy, please click here.

As a registered charity and non-profit organisation, we want to reaffirm our commitment to the environment. We aim to minimise harmful environmental impact and reduce carbon footprint as much as possible, through all possible means & ways, which includes developing sustainable methodologies, using energy efficiently and making green practices such as reduce, reuse, and recycle (3Rs) part of our daily operations.

• Digitisation of information through electronic file management, for e.g., usage of electronic thank you cards to donors and online forms for art therapy sessions, implementation of digital name cards for staff etc.
• LED lighting is used in our Creative Arts Therapy Centre and office at Redhill Lane. LED lights are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting such as fluorescent and incandescent lights, reducing the overall demand from power plants. All our staff are advised to switch off lights whenever they are not needed i.e., end of meetings and before staff leave the office at the end of the day.
• The Red Pencil (Singapore) uses only PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) paper for our photocopier and printing machines. PEFC™ is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable forest management. The PEFC body provides an assurance mechanism to buyers of paper products that the material they use or buy originates from a sustainable forest.

Ultimately, it is The Red Pencil (Singapore)’s desire to be aligned with the SG Green Plan. The Singapore Green Plan 2030 is a national sustainability movement which seeks to rally bold and collective action to tackle climate change.

The Red Pencil (Singapore) works alongside fellow social service organizations, non-profit organizations and social enterprises to amplify our impact.

The charity uses creative arts therapy to enhance the mental well-being and mental health of our beneficiaries.

We identify gaps and develop programmes to serve the needs of our beneficiaries. Additionally, we look into evaluation and monitoring to ensure the quality of our programmes and collaborate with community partners, schools and SSAs (social service agencies) to reach out to those in need.

The Red Pencil (Singapore) maintains close-knitted relationships with our key stakeholders through regular volunteer and donor engagement and appreciation platforms, as well as regular feedback loop with key partners.

Full compliance with the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of Public Character and all relevant legislation and regulations.

The Red Pencil (Singapore) has a dedicated Board of Directors with strong commitment to ethical governance. Together with our management team, it is ensured that our organization upholds the highest ethical standards in all our operations and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.

We are committed to financial transparency. Access our audited Annual Reports and Financial Statements here and learn more about how we allocate resources to our different programmes.